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18th Century Dog Names

Updated: April 29, 2024

Welcome to a unique collection of monikers inspired by the rich tapestry of the 1700s. This was a time when history was shaped by events like the American Revolutionary War, the Industrial Revolution, and the Age of Enlightenment. An era filled with influential figures, dramatic cultural shifts, and an undeniable charm that continues to captivate us centuries later. One of the most intriguing aspects of this period was the way our beloved canine companions were named.

This special page is dedicated to those vintage and timeless names that were popular during the 18th century. These names carry with them the essence of a bygone era, offering both charm and distinction for your four-legged friend. From names inspired by historical figures, literature classics, to those reflecting the social and cultural norms of the time, this collection offers a variety of choices for the discerning pet owner. Each name adds a touch of elegance and a dash of history to your adorable pet.

Whether you're a history enthusiast, a lover of classic literature, or simply someone looking for a unique and meaningful name for your new pup, this carefully curated list offers a wealth of options. These names are not just labels, but a nod to a past era, infusing your pet's identity with a sense of historical significance and vintage charm. Enjoy the journey through time as you explore these fascinating 18th-century inspired pet names.

Name	Reason to Choose
Abigail	During the 18th century, Abigail was a common name for women, making it a fitting choice for a female dog
Adelaide	Adelaide, meaning 'noble', was a popular name in the 18th century
Alastair	A popular Scottish name
Algernon	A popular name in the 18th century, especially among the upper class
Amos	Amos, a biblically inspired name, was often given to boys in the 1700s
Atticus	Reflects the interest in Roman culture and history
Aurelia	This name was common amongst women in the 18th century
Balthazar	Reflects the trend of religious names
Barnaby	A popular name due to its cheerful sound
Basil	Basil was a common masculine name in the 18th century
Beatrice	Named after Queen Beatrice, it was a popular choice in the 18th century
Benedict	The name was associated with loyalty
Bertram	Bertram was a popular masculine name during this time
Bridget	This Irish name was commonly used for girls in the 18th century
Cecilia	In the 18th century, Cecilia was a name given to many noble women
Cecily	During the 18th century, Cecily was a popular name for girls
Chester	The name Chester, derived from an old English word meaning 'fortress', was well-liked in the 18th century
Clarissa	It was often used for female dogs
Clement	A common human name in the 18th century, often given to dogs
Constance	Constance, meaning 'steadfast', was a popular name in the 18th century
Cornelius	A popular name from the Roman era
Darcy	The name Darcy, originating from Ireland, was common in the 1700s
Desdemona	Shakespearean names were common
Dimitri	This Russian origin name was in use during the 18th century
Dorcas	It was often given to female dogs, reflecting the prevalence of biblical names
Dorothea	Dorothea was a popular feminine name in the 18th century
Dudley	This old English name was often used in the 18th century
Edmund	Edmund was a name with English roots popular in the 18th century
Eloise	Eloise was a common feminine name in the 18th century
Elsie	The name Elsie was often chosen for girls in the 18th century
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18th Century Art & Culture Dog Names

This category consists of names inspired by the art, music, and culture of the 18th century, perfect for pet owners who appreciate the arts and culture of this period.

Name	Description
Bach	A fitting name for a dog owned by a fan of Baroque music, inspired by composer Johann Sebastian Bach
Baroque	This dramatic style of art was popular in the 18th century
Beethoven	Named after the famous composer, a great choice for a musical dog
Blake	This name pays homage to William Blake, a visionary English poet and painter
Canova	Inspired by Antonio Canova, a prolific Italian sculptor of the 18th century
Casanova	Inspired by the legendary Italian lover, a playful name for a charming dog
Chippendale	After the English cabinet maker of the 18th century, a suitable name for a sturdy dog
Classical	As this was the prevailing style of the 'long' 18th century, it's apt for a refined dog
Diderot	A suitable name for an intellectual dog, inspired by the French philosopher, Denis Diderot
Gainsborough	Named after a famous 18th-century English painter, Thomas Gainsborough
Gothic	The Gothic Revival was influential in the 18th century, making this a cultured name for a dog
Handel	For music lovers, this name honors the composer of the 18th century
Haydn	This name is inspired by the famous 18th-century composer, Joseph Haydn
Hogarth	Named after William Hogarth, an English painter of the 18th century
Marie	For fans of French history, this name is inspired by Queen Marie Antoinette
Mozart	A perfect name for a musical dog, as Mozart was a prominent composer of the 18th century
Neoclassical	This style was prevalent in the 18th century; a fitting name for an elegant dog
Paisley	This pattern became popular in the 18th century, making it a stylish name for a dog
Rembrandt	A great name for a dog from an owner who admires this influential Dutch painter
Rococo	This style of art and architecture was popular during the 18th century
Rousseau	Named after Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a leading philosopher and writer of the Enlightenment
Rubens	Named after the Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens, a great name for an artistic dog
Turner	An artistic name for a dog, inspired by the English Romantic painter, J.M.W. Turner
Vivaldi	This name is inspired by Antonio Vivaldi, a famous composer of the 18th century
Voltaire	Named after a famous Enlightenment writer, this is a fitting name for a bookish dog
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18th Century Historical Figure Dog Names

This category includes names of significant historical figures from the 18th century, perfect for pet owners who appreciate history and want to pay tribute to these individuals.

Name	Description
Adams	The Adams family, including John and Samuel, played key roles in this century
Bach	Johann Sebastian Bach, the composer, was active in the early 18th century
Beethoven	Ludwig van Beethoven started his career in the late 18th century
Descartes	René Descartes's philosophy continued to influence thinkers in the 18th century
Diderot	Denis Diderot played a key role in the French Enlightenment
Franklin	Benjamin Franklin's scientific and political contributions were significant in this era
Hamilton	Alexander Hamilton was a key figure in the formation of the United States
Hancock	John Hancock was a significant figure in the American Revolution
Handel	George Handel was a renowned composer of this time
Haydn	This century witnessed the works of composer Joseph Haydn
Hobbes	Thomas Hobbes's works had a notable influence on 18th-century philosophy
Hume	David Hume's philosophy was influential in the 18th century
Jefferson	As a founding father, Thomas Jefferson played an influential role in the 18th century
Kant	Immanuel Kant, the German philosopher, made significant contributions in the era
Locke	John Locke's influence extended well into the 18th century
Madison	James Madison, the fourth U.S. President, was influential in this era
Montesquieu	Charles Montesquieu's political ideas had a huge impact in the 18th century
Mozart	Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the legendary composer, lived in the 18th century
Napoleon	The era witnessed the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte
Paine	Thomas Paine's writings inspired people in the 18th century
Robespierre	Maximilien Robespierre was a leading figure in the French Revolution
Rousseau	Jean-Jacques Rousseau's philosophy influenced the 18th century
Spinoza	Baruch Spinoza's philosophical ideas were influential during this period
Voltaire	Voltaire, the French Enlightenment writer, was active in this century
Washington	First U.S. President, George Washington, served in the 18th century
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18th Century Explorer Dog Names

This category features names inspired by famous explorers of the 18th century, suitable for adventurous and spirited dogs.

Name	Description
Balboa	After Vasco Núñez de Balboa, the first European to see the eastern part of the Pacific Ocean
Bering	Vitus Bering, a Danish explorer who explored the Bering Strait
Cabot	Inspired by John Cabot, an Italian explorer recognized for his discovery of the North American mainland
Cartier	Jacques Cartier, who claimed Canada for France
Champlain	In honor of Samuel de Champlain, a French explorer and cartographer best known for establishing Quebec City
Columbus	A tribute to Christopher Columbus, who made four voyages across the Atlantic
Cook	James Cook explored and mapped the Pacific, including Australia and New Zealand
Cortez	A nod to Hernán Cortés, the Spanish conquistador who led the expedition that brought down the Aztec Empire
DaGama	Named for Vasco da Gama, a Portuguese explorer who was the first European to reach India by sea
DeLeon	Juan Ponce de León, a Spanish explorer who led the first known European expedition to Florida
Dias	In honor of Bartolomeu Dias, a Portuguese explorer who sailed around the southernmost tip of Africa
Drake	After Sir Francis Drake, an English sea captain, slave trader, and privateer
Frobisher	Martin Frobisher, an English seaman who made three voyages to the New World
Gilbert	After Sir Humphrey Gilbert, an adventurer, explorer, member of parliament and soldier who served during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I and was a pioneer of the English colonial empire in North America
Grenville	Sir Richard Grenville, an English sailor who was a captain of the ship that brought the first colonists to Roanoke Island
Hawkins	John Hawkins, an English shipbuilder, naval administrator and commander, merchant, navigator, and slave trader
Hudson	From Henry Hudson, the English explorer who discovered the Hudson River
LaSalle	Named after René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, known for exploring the Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada
Magellan	Ferdinand Magellan was the first to circumnavigate the globe
Marquette	A tribute to Jacques Marquette, a French missionary who explored the Mississippi River
Pizarro	In memory of Francisco Pizarro, the conqueror of the Inca Empire
Raleigh	Sir Walter Raleigh, an English landed gentleman, writer, poet, soldier, politician, courtier, spy and explorer
Tasman	Abel Tasman, a Dutch seafarer who was the first known European to reach Tasmania and New Zealand
Vancouver	George Vancouver, a British officer known for his exploration of North America’s northwestern Pacific Coast regions
Vespucci	Amerigo Vespucci, the Italian explorer America was named after
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18th Century Literature Dog Names

This category includes names derived from characters or authors from 18th century literature, perfect for bookworm pet owners who want to share their love of classic literature with their pet.

Name	Description
Addison	After Joseph Addison, a prominent English essayist
Austen	Jane Austen began her writing career in the late 18th century
Behn	Named for Aphra Behn, one of the first English women to earn her living by writing
Boswell	Named after James Boswell, known for his biography of Samuel Johnson
Burney	After Frances Burney, a noted English novelist and diarist
Defoe	An ode to Daniel Defoe, the author of Robinson Crusoe
Diderot	In honor of French philosopher Denis Diderot
Fielding	An homage to Henry Fielding, known for his comic novel Tom Jones
Gibbon	Edward Gibbon, the historian known for his work 'The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire'
Goldsmith	In honor of Oliver Goldsmith, an Irish novelist, playwright and poet
Gulliver	From Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels, a classic 18th-century novel
Hume	Derived from Scottish Enlightenment philosopher David Hume's surname
Kant	Named for Immanuel Kant, a key figure in German philosophy
Locke	Inspired by John Locke, a highly influential Enlightenment thinker
Montesquieu	Inspired by French philosopher Charles de Montesquieu
Pope	Inspired by Alexander Pope, one of the greatest English poets of the eighteenth century
Radcliffe	Inspired by Ann Radcliffe, a pioneer of the Gothic novel
Richardson	Inspired by Samuel Richardson, the writer of Pamela
Rousseau	Named for Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a major Genevan philosopher
Smollett	After Tobias Smollett, a Scottish poet and author
Sterne	After Laurence Sterne, famous for his novel Tristram Shandy
Swift	After Jonathan Swift, a leading figure in 18th century literature
Voltaire	Named after the great French Enlightenment writer
Walpole	An homage to Horace Walpole, the author of The Castle of Otranto
Wollstonecraft	After Mary Wollstonecraft, advocate for women's rights
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18th Century Royal Dog Names

This category encompasses names that were popular or common among royalty during the 18th century, which can give a dog a regal and noble air.

Name	Description
Abigail	In tribute to Abigail Adams, the second First Lady of the United States
Adelaide	In honor of Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen, the queen consort of the United Kingdom and Hanover
Alexander	Commemorating Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States
Beethoven	An ode to the famous composer Ludwig van Beethoven who lived in the 18th century
Benedict	A reference to Benedict Arnold, a general during the American Revolutionary War
Catherine	For Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia in the late 18th century
Charlotte	A nod to Queen Charlotte, who was married to King George III
Edmund	In honor of Edmund Burke, an Irish statesman and philosopher
Ferdinand	A reference to Ferdinand IV, King of Naples and Sicily in the 18th century
Frederick	Named after Frederick the Great, King of Prussia in the 18th century
George	In honor of King George III of Britain who ruled during the 18th century
Hamilton	Taken from Alexander Hamilton, a key figure in the 18th century
Jefferson	After Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States
Josephine	The name of Napoleon Bonaparte's first wife, Empress Josephine
Lafayette	Derived from Marquis de Lafayette, a French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War
Louis	A tribute to King Louis XVI of France
Madison	Honoring James Madison, the fourth President of the United States
Marie	Marie Antoinette, the last queen of France, gives this name its royal 18th century connection
Monroe	Named after James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States
Napoleon	Named after Napoleon Bonaparte, a significant figure in the 18th century
Nelson	A tribute to Horatio Nelson, a British flag officer in the Royal Navy
Pitt	Named after William Pitt the Younger, a prominent British Tory statesman of the late 18th century
Victoria	A nod to Queen Victoria, who reigned in the late 18th century
Wellington	Honoring Arthur Wellesley, the 1st Duke of Wellington
Wilhelmina	Inspired by Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, who was born in the late 18th century
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